Executive search in procurement for procurement leaders.
Confidential search for procurement positions at board and management level, backed by over 25 years of experience in the procurement profession.
Executive search experience in procurement and supply chain.
A direct, discreet approach to clients and senior candidates.
Candidates screened with our own assessment, refined over 25 years.
Procurement teams across the Netherlands work with xentys
Good procurement leadership changes business results.
As a headhunter for procurement and purchasing, xentys searches for positions at board and management level, with in-depth knowledge of the profession, over 25 years of search experience in this discipline and a relevant network in industry, construction and offshore. Whether it concerns a temporary or a permanent appointment: we quickly provide suitable candidates. We are known as a reliable partner, with integrity and an ‘underpromise and overdeliver’ attitude.
Recently filled positions
Head of Procurement Aerospace
€120,000 per year · South Holland
Procurement Manager Prefab Construction
Up to €120,000 per year · Eindhoven area
Procurement Director automotive (interim)
Hengelo (Overijssel)
Director Procurement High-tech
Approx. €100,000 per year · Betuwe
Sourcing Manager Machine Building
Position filled through our network.
Thorough assessment, short lines of communication.
From a confidential intake, through discreet search and assessment, to a careful appointment.
Vacancy intake
Together with you we map out the challenge, the context, the priorities and the culture.
Search
We approach leaders discreetly through our sector and procurement network.
Assessment
We assess track record, leadership, motivation and organisational fit with our own assessment.
Advice & appointment
We guide the interviews and decision-making, right up to a smooth start.
Look beyond tomorrow.
Our procurement professionals bring in-depth knowledge from a wide range of sectors and specialisms.
Product development
New product introductions (NPD and NPI) and the procurement processes that go with them.
Lean Six Sigma
Continuous improvement: process optimisation and cost savings.
Supply chain
Simplifying an overly complex chain and making it more efficient.
Sustainability & legislation
Procurement that meets sustainability requirements and EU legislation.
Which route fits your question?
Someone needs to get started in your procurement team. Which route fits depends on the duration, the type of role and whether you want to employ the buyer yourself. Not sure? Then we discuss it in the intake.
Interim procurement
An experienced professional working in their own name. Suits projects, seniority and an assignment with a clear end point.
Secondment
We take care of the payroll. Suits longer assignments and operational or tactical roles, without the freelance risk.
Recruitment & selection
You are looking for someone permanent. Also possible: start with interim or secondment, then take the buyer on yourself.
Executive search
Confidential search for procurement leaders at board and management level.
Client stories
Board-level clients on xentys.
Maersk
“What I appreciate about xentys is that they understand well what my actual question is. They don’t shy away from proposing candidates who differ from the drawn-up (job) profile, and then argue convincingly why those candidates have a good chance of success.”
Marcel Bernards
Procurement Director
Read the client case →★ 4.6 · Google reviews
Frequently asked questions
How confidential is an executive search?
How does xentys assess senior candidates?
Does xentys also search for temporary leadership positions?
Can xentys find leaders who operate internationally?
How does xentys help fill permanent roles in procurement and supply chain?
Besides interim assignments, xentys can also provide candidates for permanent positions that need to be filled. Thanks to a large network and years of experience, our consultants can quickly propose the right candidates to you. Whether it is a supply chain manager or another role: we help you find the right match.
What is the advantage of a recruitment agency when it comes to finding procurement and supply chain professionals?
Through xentys, businesses have access to one of the largest networks of potential candidates in procurement & supply chain. With our specific knowledge and smart technology, we find the right person for your company quickly and effectively.
What can xentys do for companies in the technical sector?
For companies in the technical sector, we can select professionals with the right technical knowledge and management experience, who can for example implement processes such as supply chain optimisation and Lean methods.